SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
Swim with Dolphins - Dolphin Eco Experience
Swimming with dolphins can be a life changing experience - take this incredible opportunity to swim with dolphins in their natural environment.
This intimate half day cruise seeks out the many playful dolphins within the sheltered waters of the Bay. Join the crew in searching for those tell tale splashes as Tutunui (our wee boat) gets in really close; jump into the warmest waters in New Zealand and snorkel with these majestic and inquisitive creatures – an experience you will never forget!
Our purpose built dolphin vessel gets you closer – with a low viewing deck, water jet engines, underwater microphone and experienced crew with an intimate knowledge of dolphin behaviour. And with a maximum number of 35 passengers onboard it means that this is a very upclose and personal experience.
Snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits provided
- Swimming with dolphins in their natural environment (conditions permitting)
- Department of Conservation dolphin & whale viewing and dolphin swim licence
- Informative and educational commentary
- Dolphin swimming and viewing guarantee
ADULT:$89.00 CHILD:$44.50
To swim with dolphins pay an additional $30pp
Departures
Departs daily 24 October 2009 - 30 April 2010.
| MORNING |
DEPARTS |
RETURNS |
| Paihia |
8.00am |
12.00pm |
| Russell |
8.10am |
11.50pm |
| AFTERNOON |
DEPARTS |
RETURNS |
| Paihia |
12.30pm |
4.20pm |
| Russell |
12.40pm |
4.10pm |
REPORTING TIME
15 minutes prior to departure
DEPARTURE POINTS
Paihia: The wharf next to the Maritime Building, waterfront Russell: The wharf, waterfront
EQUIPMENT
Wetsuits and snorkelling gear are supplied onboard.
WHAT TO BRING
Towel, swimming gear, sunhat, sunblock and warm clothes. Wear your swimsuit under your clothes for convenient changing.
DOLPHIN SWIMMING GUARANTEE:
Should conditions prevent us from swimming with dolphins, a swim refund of $30 will be offered to those passengers who have paid to swim, this will be refunded at the conclusion of your cruise at the Paihia or Russell sales office.
LIFETIME DOLPHIN VIEWING GUARANTEE:
In the unlikely event we are unsuccessful in viewing dolphins or whales on your trip, we will offer you a 'go again for free' voucher for another Dolphin Eco Experience cruise (subject to availability).
* Swimming with dolphins is subject to Department of Conservation regulations and weather/sea conditions (Skipper's discretion)
